​The Ultimate Fighting Championship touched down in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, hosting UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena. The event was built around the long-anticipated return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor, who stepped into the cage to face former featherweight king Max Holloway in the headlining matchup. Unfortunately, after a night packed with thrilling exchanges and finishes, the main event itself did not deliver the expected fireworks.
Right from the opening seconds of the first round, McGregor appeared to injure his knee as he attempted a flashy leaping leg kick. He attempted to press on, but the damage seemed significant as he repeatedly slipped and stumbled around the cage. Referee Mike Beltran eventually waved off the contest, signaling a stoppage just moments into the bout. The abrupt finish cast a somber shadow over what had been a highly hyped spectacle, leaving fans to ponder whether we might ever see McGregor return to the Octagon.
UFC’s social channels captured the moment, replaying the instant when McGregor’s kick appeared to backfire on his own knee, while Holloway stood poised and ready for a potential finish. The post-fight chatter and highlight reels underscored the sting of what many had hoped would be a championship-worthy showcase.
If you didn’t catch Saturday night’s action live, you’re not alone — but you’re in luck, because a full rundown of UFC 329 results is available. The night delivered a slate of compelling performances across the board, led by several notable wins and one early, decisive moment in the headliner’s favor that didn’t go Holloway’s way. Here’s a comprehensive look at the night’s outcomes and how the rest of the card shaped up.
Paddy Pimblett opened the event with a victory over Benoit Saint Denis, securing a technical submission via a D’Arce choke at 0:52 of Round 1. Mario Bautista met Cory Sandhagen in a tightly contested affair, earning a unanimous decision by scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28. Brandon Royval delivered a late-round surge, submitting Lone’er Kavanagh with a rear-naked choke at 3:40 of Round 3. King Green took the win over Terrance McKinney by TKO from punches in the first round at 4:59. Robert Whittaker overcame Nikita Krylov by TKO due to punches, finishing the fight at 1:01 of the third round. Gable Steveson made his mark with a knockout over Elisha Ellison at 2:31 of Round 1. Adrian Yanez impressed by stopping Cody Garbrandt via TKO from strikes at 2:47 of Round 1. Luke Riley halted Kai Kamaka III with a first-round TKO from strikes at 3:03. Wang Cong earned a unanimous decision win over Tracy Cortez with 29-27, 29-27, and 29-27 scores. Damian Pinas finished Cesar Almeida with a punch KO at 4:44 of Round 1. Farid Basharat controlled John Garza to a unanimous decision victory by scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. Ryan Gandra claimed a TKO victory over Zach Reese from punches at 1:15 of Round 1. Alessandro Costa submitted Cody Durden with a rear-naked choke at 2:19 of Round 2.
The night’s results reflected a card rich with high-level talent and moments of genuine intrigue, even if the main event delivered disappointment in its abrupt conclusion. Fans left the arena and, in many cases, online, speculating about the future of Conor McGregor and the prospects for a full, crowd-pleasing return to form whenever and if he steps back into the Octagon. The UFC 329 atmosphere, built on anticipation and the promise of dramatic rivalries, managed to carry the event forward despite the abrupt end of the headline fight, leaving audiences with plenty of memorable performances to discuss and analyze in the days that followed.